The latest data point for SBUX's EPS Surprise % in Q1'26 shows a modest negative surprise of -4.44%, indicating earnings fell slightly short of analyst expectations. Meanwhile, the EPS Growth (YoY) for the same period reflects a sharp contraction of -62.32%, underscoring ongoing challenges in year-over-year profitability. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, EPS Surprise % exhibited volatility, starting with positive surprises above 5% in Q2'23 and Q3'23 before turning consistently negative from Q1'24 onward, with the deepest shortfall at -22.73% in Q3'25. EPS Growth (YoY) followed a similar trajectory, peaking at 38.96% in Q4'23 but declining sharply into negative territory by Q2'24, reaching a low of -86.42% in Q4'25, highlighting a broader trend of decelerating earnings momentum and operational pressures for the company.